Calle 10 by Danny Romero

Gary Soto recommends
Calle 10,a first novel by Danny Romero: "
Calle 10is a novel of Chicano lowlife in Oakland. The main character is a dude named Zero, his name summarizing what this novel is all about. The writing is gritty. If you like chewing on the salty rocks of hard living, this is for you." (Mercury)